Community Worker

Kildare County Council; Naas; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council is seeking a Community Worker to support local communities across County Kildare. The role involves developing and delivering community initiatives, engaging with Travellers, Youth, Older People and volunteers, and working for positive local outcomes.

You will collaborate in a team, uphold governance and ethics standards, monitor progress, and prepare clear reports. Proficiency in social media and publicity is valued, alongside knowledge of funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government.
• Ability to formulate and operate community development programmes.
• Proficiency in report writing and data processing.
• Experience with social media for public communication.
• Understanding of Government funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and operate a programme of community development initiatives with active participation of local communities.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve objectives with strong governance and ethics.
• Monitor and evaluate work and write reports.
• Produce and access information efficiently and accurately.
• Advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations.

Skills

Local government knowledge

Community development

Teamwork

Governance & ethics

Report writing

Data processing

Social media

Publicity material

Funding knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Word processing

Data processing software

Social media platforms

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she:

• Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, priorities and concerns and of the key influencers of local government;
• Understanding of the role of a Community Worker;
• Formulating and operating a programme of community development initiatives with the active participation of local communities;
• An ability to work as part of a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained;
• An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions;
• An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives;
• Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports;
• Be able to produce and access information efficiently and accurately;
• Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations;
• Have an excellent working knowledge of word processing and data processing programmes and experience of communicating through social media;
• Have ability to produce good quality publicity material;
• Have knowledge and understanding of Government funding opportunities with a particular focus on Capital and Developmental Programmes;
• Have a good knowledge and interest in a variety of target areas including Travellers, Youth, Older People, Volunteers, etc.

• This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
• Sector: administrative and support service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]